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Thank you. What factor? That is a very useful content Leah. I got 2 for each of my daughters ages 3 & 5. Leah Lefler (author) from Western New York on November 23, 2011: Thanks for the comment, cheatlierepeat - it is definitely not a ploy and the plastic does weaken over time! Also, all of these car seats have a padded liner. I don't want it to expire while we're waiting for him to grow into it!
I am glad I realized the gravity of the situation before I listed it on Craigslist!
I'll definitely be buying one now knowing the information you shared about car seat expiration dates. I've used that program before for a stroller and it was worth it. All car seats manufactured after 2003 will have an expiration date placed on the child safety seat. Sun: 11:00 - 17:00, Mon: 10:00 - 20:00 I cannot thank yo enough for this lifesaving article. Generally speaking, this seat will have a 10 year lifespan from manufacture date. Diane Ziomek from Alberta, Canada on November 23, 2011: In addition to car seats "expiring", please also note they are to be disposed of if they are involved in an accident. Expensive models may look well cared-for and have a like-new appearance.
This suggested age range may be based on what age range the manufacturer recommends will like the product best, or what age range is appropriate based on safety information and restrictions. Very scary, but I felt like it was good information to share. Thu: 10:00 - 20:00 Leah Lefler (author) from Western New York on October 28, 2011: When I first learned that car seats expired, I thought that it might be a ploy by the manufacturers to sell more car seats - but the plastic really does break down and older car seats are dangerous - I really liked that Youtube video because it demonstrates (with a dummy) how the straps can simply snap! by by Hello. These expiry dates are simply a way of making people buy new products to keep companies in business. I have been sent this car seat with March 23, 2020 as manufactured date in 2022 year which is almost 2 years old. My question is, if buying a used one within the "good" time frame how do I know if it's ever been in a car accident & weakened?
} This is really good to know- especially since it is so common to buy a used car seat!
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I didn't even know car seats had an expiration date when I went to list it for sale!
This is important to spread the news especially when it can save lives. The video at the right demonstrates the weakness in the straps of a ten year old car seat: the straps are so weak, they break easily and the child-sized dummy flies out of the safety seat.
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    • It is very disappointing and another hassle to return it. . Simply add six years to the date of manufacture: if the car seat is older than six years, do not use it. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. -
    Sat: 10:00 - 19:00 TahoeDoc from Lake Tahoe, California on November 23, 2011: Wow, so weird that I saw this! On the other hand, I wouldn't want to chance my child's life by waiting a full ten years to see the plastic break down.
    The promotion cannot be combined with other delivery promotions. Only 2 issues for me. - A product's "Manufacturer's Age" range on Toysrus.ca & Babiesrus.ca is provided by the product's manufacturer. It is not retroactive, but it does apply to both Canadian and American seats.
    Howard Young from California on November 23, 2011: Thanks for the insight on car seats. by It is best to cut the straps and disguise seats when throwing them away, otherwise someone might try to take it, thinking it is still good for use. Car seats expire every 5 years There is no way that plastic deteriorates in 5 or 6 years. I almost sold our son's infant seat on craigslist when I realized it was expired. I did buy a new car seat as I had mentioned a few weeks ago. Thanks, Practical Mommy! I often wondered why car seats expired and if it was a ploy to sell more. Know Your Rights! After the investigation was complete, police determined that inadequate protection to the head area and the expired car seat were aggravating factors in the childs death. Of course, if we are dealing with plastics, the structure can become questionable much sooner than in few years. I'll trade in the infant car seat at Babies R Us. Another parent informed me where to find the expiration stamp, which proved that our infant seat was expired. Sellers sure never mentioned that tiny detail! Thanks for sharing this and educating us on such a huge child safety issue. Rated 5 out of Thanks! Do not use any child safety seat which lacks this information - it isn't worth a child's life! It is the 'weakest chain' rule here to apply, actually. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. I volunteer at a place that see's these seats all the time. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. Free Shipping on Baby Gear, valid from July 07 - August 03, 2022. It is not worth sacrificing your childs life or safety for a few dollars saved be sure to purchase a new car seat or to contact your local police department to find child safety seat distribution programs to obtain a new seat for low (or no) cost. We're going to trade it in at a Babies R Us event - we'll use the 25% off coupon and safely dispose of the expired seat! Expiry dates on products new and old can be foundhere. The sticker will generally state a date of manufacture, expiration date, model number, and serial number. I don't know if they believed me that car seats have an expiration date. All information is provided on an as-is basis for readers in the USA & Canada. Hello.
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    Good for you for buying new ones and having them shipped! Do not just presume car seats are fine; take them to your local health unit and have them checked over. Thank you. My parents live in California and my mom once picked up a car seat from the side of the road near a dumpster, in "perfect" condition. A child's life isn't worth saving a few bucks! No amount of $$ will stop me from doing the right thing for my boys.
    Plus, there are some very good models in the $50 range (Graco, for example), available on Amazon. Every parent should read this. It had soda spilled on the seat, and she presumed someone was just too lazy to clean it. Sat: 10:00 - 18:00 Fri: 10:00 - 20:00 Many of the safety features in cars, such as seat belts and air bags also wear out and need replacing every ten years due to the excessive interior of the car. Personally, I don't believe a word of it. Privacy Policy, Toys"R"Us (Canada) Ltd. 2777 Langstaff Road, Concord ON L4K 4M5, Checking your Gift Card balance is easy. Car seats seem very sturdy.
    jacqui2011 from Norfolk, UK on November 23, 2011: Congratulations on such a fantastic hub and being chosen for Hub of the Day which is so well-deserved. I have a safety 1st alpha omega elite model 22456-GRS-03-30-2010 genupher, I also wondered if the expiration date was simply a ploy to sell more car seats, until I found the tragic story of the little boy in Canada who died because of an expired seat (and the video demonstrations of the weakened plastic). -
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    • Nearly every car seat manufacturer stamps an expiration date on the bottom of the car seat. Fri: 10:00 - 21:00 Wed: 10:00 - 19:00 I'm glad you found a new car seat - I checked my older son's booster seat the other day and it is still within the expiration date, but he only has one more year. Nearly all manufacturers have the same "seven year" limit - I doubt they sell a lot of car seats due to the rule, though - most children outgrow their car seats before they expire, particularly the infant seats (these are only used for one year). Thu: 10:00 - 20:00
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    • I'm passing this hub around to friends hoping that it will save a life. Wed: 10:00 - 20:00
    TahoeDoc, we had something similar happen. by - I am glad the hub was helpful to you!
    Their car was rear-ended, but the accident was considered a minor one. Sun: 12:00 - 17:00, Mon: CLOSED In reality, it was expired and the person was trying to discourage people from taking an apparently good-looking expired "freebie" that would be dangerous in the event of an accident. Your PIN number is the 4-digit number found on the back of your gift card, under the scratch off label.

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      We'll have to have everything inspected and/or replaced when the car hits that 10 year mark! ( Transport Canada, the federal agency responsible for regulating car seat manufacturers, launched its own investigation into what role, if any, the restraint may have played in the boy's death. Get real. I am taking my kids x-country for t-giving and my mother-in-law borrowed a booster seat for one of my boys so I'd only have to provide one. -
    A friend told me about it, and we looked to verify our infant seat was still within dates. Thu: 10:00 - 21:00 Tue: 10:00 - 18:00 I LOVED the 6 year rule. Yes, it can be rear or forward facing it also turns into a booster. -
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    • I would have hated that! There is a reason for car seat expiration dates - and it isn't worth risking a child's life to save a few pennies!

    Super duper comfy, she falls asleep in it almost everytime

    LindaSmith1, I was very surprised when I learned of the expiration date - it makes sense with the environmental wear on the plastic, but there is little notification about the "shelf life" of a carseat when you purchase one! Be sure to inspect all infant and child seats purchased from craigslist, eBay, garage sales, or thrift stores.
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    • This can be very deceiving, as the plastic material used in infant and child safety seats can degrade over time. My daughter is just about out of her infant car seat, and I was between spending money on a new one or taking my aunt's 10 year old carseat for free. Click to enlarge. Merci pour votre question! Nous ne testons ni ne garantissons l'adaptation à une année / marque / modèle de véhicule spécifique pour le moment, mais je peux vous fournir les dimensions du siège auto afin que vous puissiez jeter un coup d'œil dans votre véhicule et déterminer si cela pourrait être un bon ajustement dans votre Honda Civic. Please select a store before adding to Cart, This item is not in stock at #, please select another location. Free Shipping offer excludes all large SHIP ALONE items, such as; Gym sets, houses, large play sets and bikes, all large furniture items and other select items. Pediatric and Webster Pregnancy Certified Chiropractor. Mom Blogger. According to the article it isn't certain that it was.
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    The seat looked fine, but the safety features had been compromised from the impact.
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    It is good advice for new parents, and for parents with more than one child who are "handing down" items - handing down clothes is fine, but check those car seats before re-using them! This seat is no longer safe for use - it will have to be destroyed. I've been trying to spread the word to my local Mothers of Preschoolers group, because a lot of moms try to save money by buying a used car seat at a thrift shop or garage sale. Fri: 10:00 - 19:00
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    • There are many people who are unaware that car seats have expiration dates. I do wish there were more recycling programs to take the seats. I had wondered why there was an "expiration" date. If a date of manufacture and expiration date cannot be found on the used car seat, it is possible to contact the company to determine the general age of the car seat make and model. I have a feeling the dates stems more from liability: as the car seats age and newer technology comes out, no car seat manufacturer would like to be sued for a fatal accident caused by an older-generation car seat. This is one expense no one should skimp on. It is important to make sure all car seats have not expired and have full integrity! If an expiration date cannot be located, a date of manufacture is sufficient. Disguise the car seat by placing it inside a garbage bag. Not too much of an issue as there are cup holders in the car that they can use. In a quest to save money, many parents try to buy used and save the difference. This idea is wonderful for many baby items: clothing, toys, and a few other infant care items are safe to purchase from garage sales or thrift stores.
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    Yes, Im sure. Sometimes police departments or local community colleges offer safety courses for parents, and are appreciative for donations (these car seats are never used in a real car, but are used for demonstration purposes only). Easy to adjust to size. Tue: 10:00 - 19:00
    The temperature changes stress the plastic in the car seat frame, and can also cause deterioration of the harness straps. It's a 3 in 1.
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